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Legal > Healthcare
Healthcare Decision-Making Rights: From Informed Consent to Guardianship Alternatives
...now. A provider assessing capacity for informed consent typically evaluates four things: Understanding: Can you explain what the treatment is? Appreciation: Do you understand how it applies to your own situation? Reasoning: Can you weigh the risks and benefits? Expression of choice: Can you communicate...
Global Insights > Education
Fostering an Inclusive Learning Environment for All Students
...included also leads to improved social and emotional skills. Students learn to interact with peers of different abilities. They develop empathy and an appreciation for diversity. These are valuable life skills. Students without disabilities benefit too. They have more positive attitudes about differences. They're...
News > Sports
Costa Rica Takes the Win For Women's Basketball
...wonderful interpreter so we could get an interview. Read about two stars of Team Costa Rica who were all too happy to share with us their goals, appreciation, and true love for the Special Olympics. Sophia Benjarano and Ericka Salazar of Costa Rica were the star players of the nigh. The competition...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day: Over in the Ocean
...also includes real-life images of the animals along with a fact sheet about the different species. Meant to encourage a deeper understanding and appreciation for life on Earth, Over in the Ocean provides many opportunities for learning experiences with factual information. It's a story that can be repeated...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day: My First Classical Music App
...perseverance to get classical music into the hands of children. Music appreciation is oftentimes a lost art, and My First Classical Music App gives kids...Classical Music App is ideal for teachers who want to incorporate some music appreciation into their lectures. The app is available for iPad and costs $4.99....
Therapies > Music
Music Appreciation for Every Need
The American Youth Symphony celebrated Danny Elfman's music with passionate performances, inviting audiences to free concerts.
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Emotion, Community…MIRACLE!
...often come to creative arts and religious classes open, loving and receptive to others. They talk about the importance of friendship, their love and appreciation for their parents and siblings and caring for the environment. Kristen runs to check on Alana when she notices that Alana is crying; Brett hugs...
Social Engagement > Community Living
Emotion, Community…Miracles
...often come to creative arts and religious classes open, loving and receptive to others. They talk about the importance of friendship, their love and appreciation for their parents and siblings and caring for the environment. Kristen runs to check on Alana when she notices that Alana is crying; Brett hugs...
Education > Accommodations
How to Give Your Child the Right Special Education
...thanks to the use of this method. Even though a child never gets to fully learn how to read because of their needs, they can still develop an appreciation for this exercise. There are also welcomed alternatives such as audio books which children can play. This allows them to explore the world of literary...
Health > Diagnosis
Do You Need a Developmental Pediatrician?
...whole child: seeing how health, sleep, diet, motor, cognitive, language, and social-emotional development interact.A developmental perspective means appreciating how all aspects of a child contribute to a child's ability to function in his or her daily life at home and school. The critical elements of a developmental...